cut is the SINGLE most important factor in diamond buying,
without a well-cut stone, nothing else matters.
the cut is also the most complex to understand.
there are 3 factors that make up the cut of a diamond
~ proportions: measurements like table size, crown angles, and total depth
~ symmetry: assesses how the facet junctions and the crown-pavilion facets align
~ polish: is the surface of the diamond. common remnants left from cutting are very light scratches and slight burn marks
insider fact: exquisite cuts, especially in fancy shapes, are few and far between. the bigger the stone, the fewer there are. being ‘the best of the best’ these stones command a premium and are in high demand.
